Ambiance

50, Place du Commerce
Île-des-Sœurs, QC, H3E 2C3
Contact us (514) 613-6227

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Ambiance invites you to experience an exceptional retirement in a dynamic, inspiring and charming site. Located on Nuns’ Island, this residence enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in the Montreal region. Surrounded by water, parks and hiking trails, Ambiance also offers a wide range of shops and services within walking distance. It’s an idyllic spot nestled between city and nature!

204

Apartments

8

Floors

48

Care units

Portes Ouvertes en résidence - 15 septembre 2024, de 13 h à 16 h

Open House

We’re delighted to invite you to our Open House event at Ambiance! 🏡

Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

  • Guided tour of the residence
  • Meet our team
  • Learn about our services and activities
  • Refreshments and light snacks

Come meet us!

Visit us… without  leaving your seat

The apartments

Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence. You’ll find apartment prices below:

Four appliances
Electricity, heating / air conditioning
Cable TV
Access to common areas
Participation in activities organized by an activity manager
Security 24/7
Studio
385 sq.ft. to 505 sq.ft.
Starting at $1,853 per month
3½ (1 bdr)
577 sq.ft. to à 902 sq.ft.
Starting at $2,527 per month
3½ + den (1 bdr)
1,125 sq.ft. to 1,167 sq.ft.
$4,069 per month
4½ (2 bdr)
902 sq.ft. to 1,408 sq.ft.
Starting at $3,919 per month
5½ (3 bdr)
1,398 sq.ft.
Starting at $5,185 per month

Your kind of comfort

  • Full kitchen with appliances
  • Large bathroom with linen closet
  • Ceramic surfaces in bathroom
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Closed in-unit storage spaces
  • Large windows
  • Superior soundproofing
Unité de soins - Résidence Ambiance - Le Groupe Maurice
Unité de soins - Résidence Ambiance - Le Groupe Maurice

48 care units to make your daily life easier

Our care units are designed for individuals who are semi-autonomous or experiencing minor autonomy loss. We offer tailored daily support from a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, available around the clock. Our care units also occasionally accommodate convalescent stays.

Learn more about the care units

 

Optional care services are also offered on an à la carte basis to autonomous residents: Medication administration and management, help with support stockings, change of bandages and dressings, vital signs and weight measurement, partial bath, bathing assistance in the apartment or a therapeutic bath…

Please note that this list may not be comprehensive, and services can differ between residences. For a complete overview, we invite you to contact your preferred residence directly.

Common areas

There aren’t enough hours in a day!

Ambiance offers you the space and opportunities to let your imagination run wild. Its many amenities mean you can enjoy every moment as you see fit.

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Dining room
Dining room
Private dining room
Private dining room
Panoramic lounge
Panoramic lounge
Library
Library
Salon with piano
Salon with piano
Billiards room
Billiards room
Gym
Gym
Indoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Spa
Activity room
Activity room
Movie theatre
Movie theatre
Place of worship
Place of worship
Hair and beauty salon
Hair and beauty salon
Gardens
Gardens
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Petanque
Petanque
Pharmaceutical counter
Pharmaceutical counter
Bistro and convenience store
Bistro and convenience store

Activities and services

Your calendar is full!

At Ambiance, you can choose from all sorts of physical, social, cultural and intellectual pursuits organized by a passionate team. Whether it’s dancing, painting, singing, laughing it up or just having fun… whether it’s reading, engaging in discussions or debates, you’ll always find something to keep both mind and body stimulated!

Stay active with an aquafitness class. There are also painting classes and our special pet therapy program. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun!

You can also take advantage of a wide range of optional services. Don’t hesitate!

Around the residence

The best of Nuns’ Island

Situated in the heart of Nuns’ Island on Place du Commerce Street, the Ambiance residence offers you an urban living environment in a colourful country setting. The residence is strategically located near shops and services, while remaining close to the waterfront and greenery. The proximity to downtown and the banks of the St. Lawrence River, make Ambiance a privileged, warm and ultimately balanced place in which to live.

  • Minutes from shops and services: Provigo, Jean Coutu, SAQ
  • Walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops
  • Easy access to highways and the Champlain Bridge
  • Close to several parks, green spaces, bike paths and parkways

This week at Ambiance

Activities of the week

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Thursday, 3 September 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 3 September 2026
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

Come Make Waves with Us!

Aquafit is an excellent way to stay active while being gentle on the body. Thanks to the natural resistance of the water, the exercises help improve mobility, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance, while reducing impact on the joints.

Participating regularly also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps maintain a good quality of life.

In addition to the physical benefits, it’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize and enjoy pleasant moments as a group.

Come join us!

Thursday, 3 September 2026
10:00 - 10:45   Activité

CANCELLED - Gentle exercise with Laura

Due to Laura’s vacation, today’s gentle fitness session has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Thursday, 3 September 2026
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

Come Make Waves with Us!

Aquafit is an excellent way to stay active while being gentle on the body. Thanks to the natural resistance of the water, the exercises help improve mobility, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance, while reducing impact on the joints.

Participating regularly also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps maintain a good quality of life.

In addition to the physical benefits, it’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize and enjoy pleasant moments as a group.

Come join us!

Thursday, 3 September 2026
13:30 - 14:00   Activité

Mass (Activity room)

You are warmly invited to attend Mass.

Come and share a moment of reflection, prayer, and community in a welcoming and respectful atmosphere.

Your presence would be greatly appreciated.

You are most welcome!

Thursday, 3 September 2026
14:30 - 15:30   Activité

Coffee with the management team (Library) - FRENCH

Come join the discussion in large numbers!

Thursday, 3 September 2026
19:00 - 20:30   Activité

Baseball poche (Activity Room)

Come have fun!

Friday, 4 September 2026

Friday, 4 September 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Friday, 4 September 2026
10:00 - 10:45   Activité

CANCELLED - Yoga with Laura

Due to Laura’s vacation, today’s yoga session has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Friday, 4 September 2026
11:00 - 12:00   Activité

Coffee with the management team (Library) - ENGLISH

Come join the discussion in large numbers!

Friday, 4 September 2026
14:00 - 17:00   Activité

Super Bingo (activity room)

Super Bingo with Arthur

3 cards for $10 or 6 cards for $15.

Join us for an exciting and lively bingo event filled with fun and excitement!

Come try your luck and enjoy a great time in good company. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, 4 September 2026
19:00 - 21:00   Films

Cinema

Saturday, 5 September 2026

Saturday, 5 September 2026
10:00 - 10:30   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 5 September 2026
15:00 - 17:00   Films

Cinema : Les Choristes (FR)

Director: Christophe Barratier

Année : 2004
Year: 2004
Starring: Jean-Baptiste Maunier, François Berléand

Genre : Musical

Synopsis :A kitchen clerk, a shy woman hopelessly in love, changes her attitude and treats herself to a trip to a luxury hotel when she learns that she only has three weeks left to live.

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Sunday, 6 September 2026
10:00 - 11:00   Activité

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 6 September 2026
15:00 - 17:00   Films

Cinema : The School of Rock (EN)

Director: Richard Linklater
Year: 2003
Genre: Comedy/Musical/World Teacher Day

Synopsis : Down and out rock star Dewey Finn (Black) gets fired from his band, and he faces a mountain of debts and depression. He takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. He also meets Yuki, a 9-year-old guitar prodigy, who could help Dewey win a battle of the bands competition, which would solve his financial problems and put him back in the spotlight.

Sunday, 6 September 2026
19:00 - 20:00   Activité

Cards Club : Golf (library)

You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.

Monday, 7 September 2026

Monday, 7 September 2026
9:30 - 10:30   Activité

Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

A chair-based session designed to boost the cardiovascular system while strengthening the arm, core, and thigh muscles!

Monday, 7 September 2026
10:00 - 17:00   Activité

Puzzle Club

Puzzles offer many benefits for both the brain and overall well-being:

They stimulate memory, concentration, and logic by engaging different areas of the brain. They also help improve problem-solving skills and patience, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenges.

From a wellness perspective, puzzles promote relaxation and reduce stress, as they allow focus on a calm and enjoyable activity. They may also help prevent cognitive decline by keeping the mind active.

Finally, it is a fun and social activity when shared in a group.

Come stimulate your mind with us!

A three-in-one activity: relaxation, concentration, and a sense of belonging.

A 1000-piece puzzle, perfect to complete together!

Puzzles available for everyone on a drop-in basis.

Come at a time that suits you!

Monday, 7 September 2026
14:00 - 16:00   Activité

Rebroadcast of the Orchestre Métropolitain Concert Presented at the Foot of Mount Royal

Monday, 7 September 2026
14:00 - 15:00   Activité

Latin Dance Class with our Food Services Manager Edick (Activity Room)

Come dance to the rhythms of Latin America with Edick!

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

Aquafit is an excellent way to stay active while being gentle on the body. Thanks to the natural resistance of the water, the exercises help improve mobility, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance, while reducing impact on the joints.

Participating regularly also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps maintain a good quality of life.

In addition to the physical benefits, it’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize and enjoy pleasant moments as a group.

Come join us!

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
10:00 - 12:00   Activité

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
10:00 - 10:15   Activité

Message from the CEO (941)

Message from the CEO every two weeks: important information. 

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain Gym and Conversation in English (Chapel)

Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am in the chapel for an English "Brain gym" activity. 

Exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities. This activity consists of various games such as association games, quizzes on various topics, word games, and more. The goal is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible by working on various skills such as attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic, and calculations.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

Aquafit is an excellent way to stay active while being gentle on the body. Thanks to the natural resistance of the water, the exercises help improve mobility, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance, while reducing impact on the joints.

Participating regularly also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps maintain a good quality of life.

In addition to the physical benefits, it’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize and enjoy pleasant moments as a group.

Come join us!

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
13:00 - 13:15   Activité

Replay: Message from the CEO (941)

Replay of this morning's broadcast :) 

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
13:30 - 15:30   Activité

Scrabble (Small Dining Room)

We play to have fun and learn in the chapel from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. No registration required. You are welcome!

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
13:30 - 14:30   Activité

Desjardins Workshop: Fraud – Fake Request Scams (Cinema Room)

Come and take part in a workshop presented by Desjardins on fake request scams.

An opportunity to learn more about the techniques used by fraudsters and how to protect yourself, in an informative and accessible setting.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026
18:00 - 20:30   Activité

Pétanque (Garden)

Pétanque offers many physical and social benefits. It helps improve coordination, precision, and concentration while encouraging light physical activity that is accessible to everyone.

It is also an excellent opportunity to socialize, build connections, and share enjoyable moments as a group. In addition to stimulating strategic thinking, pétanque promotes relaxation and the enjoyment of the outdoors.

A great time with friends awaits you at pétanque!

On the menu this week

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Thursday
3 September 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Tomato and rice soup + Cucumber, sour cream and dill

Main course

  • Meat lasagna (C)

  • Grilled chicken salad (OF)

  • Creole shrimp

Dessert

  • Maple Glazed Donut

Thursday
3 September 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Carrot and honey soup + Dumpling

Main course

  • Meat lasagna (C)

  • Grilled chicken salad (OF)

  • Creole shrimp

Dessert

  • White cake with sugar sauce

Friday, 4 September 2026

Friday
4 September 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Carrot and honey soup + Dumpling

Main course

  • Fried mussels (C)

  • Chicken Burger (E)

  • Black Pudding (I)

Dessert

  • White cake with sugar sauce

Friday
4 September 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Beef and barley soup + Pepper and zucchini puff pastry

Main course

  • Fried mussels (C)

  • Chicken Burger (E)

  • Black Pudding (I)

Dessert

  • Assorted

Saturday, 5 September 2026

Saturday
5 September 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Beef and barley soup + Pepper and zucchini puff pastry

Main course

  • Pork Osso Bucco (C)

  • Niçoise salad (E)

  • Lemon and saffron sole fillet (I)

Dessert

  • Assorted

Saturday
5 September 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Broccoli soup + Mimosa Egg

Main course

  • Pork Osso Bucco (C)

  • Niçoise salad (E)

  • Lemon and saffron sole fillet (I)

Dessert

  • Pecan pie

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Sunday
6 September 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Broccoli soup + Mimosa Egg

Main course

  • Breakfast Plate

  • Shrimp Linguini (I)

  • Canadian Stew (C)

Dessert

  • Pecan pie

Sunday
6 September 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Vegetable soup + Green salad and vegetables

Main course

  • Chef's choice

  • Shrimp Linguini (I)

  • Canadian Stew (C)

Dessert

  • Raspberry cake

Monday, 7 September 2026

Monday
7 September 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Vegetable soup + Green salad and vegetables

Main course

  • Hamburger steak (C)

  • Fillet of sole with leek (I)

  • Chef's Choice

Dessert

  • Raspberry cake

Monday
7 September 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Chicken and rice soup + Arancini

Main course

  • Hamburger steak (C)

  • Fillet of sole with leek (I)

  • Chef's Choice

Dessert

  • Assorted

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Tuesday
8 September 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Chicken and rice soup + Arancini

Main course

  • Cannelloni (C)

  • Chicken with pepper sauce (I)

  • Fish fillet with lemon butter (I)

Dessert

  • Assorted

Tuesday
8 September 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of carrot and red lentil + Pesto Pasta Salad

Main course

  • Cannelloni (C)

  • Chicken with pepper sauce (I)

  • Fish fillet with lemon butter (I)

Dessert

  • Salted Caramel Cannoli

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